Head-to-head
Dashlane vs NordPass
Two modern, polished managers: the pricier total package against the sharply priced specialist.
Our picks
DashlaneDashlane Inc.
Dashlane
The complete manager with a VPN and dark web monitoring built in.
Our pick
Our picks
NordPassNord Security
NordPass
A modern manager from the NordVPN team, sharply priced.
DashlaneNordPass
Our score4.3 / 54.4 / 5
PriceFrom $4.99/moFree
Free planNo
Best forAll-in-one securityBudget-conscious users
CategoryTop picksTop picks
ProviderDashlane Inc.Nord Security
Our verdict
Dashlane offers the broader bundle: dark web monitoring and a simple VPN included, plus a strong ten-person family plan. NordPass does the core job just as well for a third of the price. Since Dashlane's bundled VPN is no substitute for a full VPN service, NordPass is the smarter buy for most people; Dashlane only wins if you will actually use the whole package.
“A complete bundle with dark web monitoring and even a simple VPN. On the pricey side, though, and the free plan disappears for good in September 2026.”Editorial team, on Dashlane
“Modern, fast apps, and on a two-year plan one of the lowest prices among the paid managers. A solid middle road between free and premium.”Editorial team, on NordPass